Award
National Institute on Aging 1R01AG093283-01A1
Activity-dependent cell survival in the adult somatosensory dorsal horn: Implications for sensorimotor behaviors during aging
Recipient
SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES
Award Amount
$620,441.00
Ceiling
$620,441.00
Awarded
February 05, 2026
Identifier
1R01AG093283-01A1
Research project funded by the National Institute on Aging to study how neuronal survival in the adult somatosensory dorsal horn is affected by activity and aging, with implications for sensory and sensorimotor functions.
Description
The project investigates activity-dependent cell survival in the dorsal horn of the adult spinal cord, focusing on how aging affects neuronal populations involved in touch, pain, and itch processing. It aims to identify molecularly defined neuron populations that depend on peripheral input for survival, characterize changes during aging, and assess the impact on sensorimotor behaviors.